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Malaysia Considers Consumption Tax Reform, PM Anwar Resists GST Reintroduction
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has indicated his hesitation to reintroduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and is instead considering selective levy fixes to reinforce the Sales and Service Tax (SST) ahead of Budget 2027, as the country explores consumption tax reform.
18 Aug, 06:16 — 18 Aug, 06:17
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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual10d ago
Malaysia considering consumption tax reform: Prime Minister Anwar
Malaysia previously scrapped the goods and services tax amid an outcry over rising living costs.
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Anwar resists GST comeback, eyes selective levy fixes to reinforce SST ahead Budget 2027
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today again indicated his hesitation to reintroduce th...
By Syed Jaymal Zahiid
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